Rev. Asahel Norton Homestead Explained

Rev. Asahel Norton Homestead
Nearest City:	Kirkland, New York
Coordinates:	43.0642°N -75.4186°W
Built:	1797
Architecture:	Federal, Vernacular Federal
Added:	July 11, 1985
Refnum:	85001546

Rev. Asahel Norton Homestead is a historic home and farm complex located at Kirkland in Oneida County, New York.

The owner, Rev. Asahel Norton (Sept. 20, 1765-May 10, 1853) was a graduate of Yale College. He became known in later life for his interest in pomology, and for his apple trees. He was one of the founders of Hamilton College.^[1]

The home was built about 1797 and is a two-story wood-frame structure with a five bay, center hall configuration in a vernacular Federal style. Also on the property are the original well, chicken coop and animal barn, and fruit orchard.^[2]

The homestead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Notes and References

1. Book: Gridley, A. D. . History of the town of Kirkland, New York. 1874. Hurd and Houghton . New York. 62–89.
2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Rev. Asahel Norton Homestead. May 1985. 2010-01-08 . John F. Harwood. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying eight photos.